Steps to Take After a FallA sudden fall can be very harmful or at the least startling to an elderly person. In the case of a sudden fall it is best to be calm and relaxed. Start out by taking some deep breaths and remain still on the floor. This will help you to stay calm and let you access if you are [...] The Right Time to Consider an Assisted Living FacilityThe decision to place an aging parent in a care home has got to be one of the most difficult decisions a person has to make. No one wants to leave the home they have lived in and made their own for so many years. But in some cases it is necessary for safety and quality [...] Health Reform ConfusionIt’s easy to get confused by health reform and programs that have been new and changing these days. It’s a fact that many people don’t know much about what’s going on, or know very little, and that’s not exactly the fault of American citizens, either. There’s so much information which changes constantly, so keeping track [...] Health Care Reform and People with Special NeedsWe’ve come across a terrific article that we are running in the next issue of the “Senior Sunshine Times. keep looking » |







